Professional Studies

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Accelerate Your Career

Take charge of your professional journey with skills to stay competitive in today’s job market. At St. Edward’s University, our industry-aligned, non-credit Professional Studies programs help you build new skills and expand your experience—on your terms. Designed for working professionals, our programs support career growth in a rapidly changing global workplace.

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Grow Professionally and Personally

Customize your growth with flexibility. Our stackable, non-credit credential programs fit together like building blocks allowing you to design a personalized professional development path that aligns perfectly with your unique career and personal interests. To suit your lifestyle, we offer fully online, hybrid, or in-person, on-campus courses. No matter how you choose to learn, you can grow your resume and build your portfolio of skills.

Non-Credit Professional Studies at St. Edward's

Advance your career quickly and confidently with flexible, non-credit programs designed for real life. At St. Edward’s University, you gain practical, in-demand skills without the time or cost of a full degree—making it easier to start, pivot or progress in your career. With streamlined enrollment, immediate application and courses taught by industry professionals, every experience is built to deliver immediate value.

Online Certificate Programs to Build Your Expertise

Invest in your professional growth with the flexibility you need. St. Edward’s University, in partnership with ed2go, provides a suite of fully online, non-credit certificate programs tailored to the evolving needs of today’s workforce. Whether looking to advance in your current field or pivot to a new career, these industry-aligned courses are designed to empower you to upskill, reskill and earn certifications in sought-after professions.

Master Business Essentials with the 12-Week MBA

Accelerate your career with a fast-paced certificate program designed to help you gain the practical leadership and management skills needed to run a business or launch a startup. Through a partnership with Abiltie, the 12 Week MBA is the high-impact toolkit for aspiring leaders, and a path to exploring a full MBA at St. Edward’s.

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Empower Your Workforce with Custom Professional Development Solutions

Partner with St. Edward’s University to deliver customized professional development that drives talent growth, retention and impact. We collaborate with organizations to create flexible, cost-effective learning solutions—from executive coaching and industry-focused training to Continuing Education Unit (CEU) programs—delivered online or onsite for teams of any size. With a focus on practical application, we help your workforce build the skills to adapt, lead and thrive.

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